3 By the mouth of a fool comes (A)a rod for his back,[a] (B)but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
3 The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,[a]but the lips of the wise protect them.(A)
25 A truthful witness saves lives, but one who (A)breathes out lies is deceitful.
25 A truthful witness rescues lives,but one who utters lies is deceitful.(A)
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